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SA party rejects no-confidence motion against National Assembly Speaker

South Africa’s (SA) Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has dismissed calls for the removal of National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, arguing that there is no factual or constitutional basis for a motion of no confidence against the Speaker.

African policy expert urges shift from aid dependency to self-reliance

African countries should move away from reliance on foreign aid and focus on domestic resources, local innovation and self-reliance as the foundation for economic development, according to African Policy Institute President Peter Kagwanja.

Malawi to host key SADC security meeting in Salima

Malawi will host the 28th Ordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation this week, bringing together senior government representatives from across the region to discuss peace, security and governance issues.

SA Home Affairs reports decline in undocumented migrant arrivals at Musina centre

South Africa’s (SA) Department of Home Affairs says the number of undocumented migrants arriving at the Musina Temporary Repatriation Centre in Limpopo has begun to decline, although new arrivals continue to be recorded daily.

South Sudan launches first drought response plan before crisis takes hold

South Sudan has activated its first anticipatory drought response plan as authorities and humanitarian agencies seek to protect vulnerable communities before severe dry conditions worsen food insecurity.

Breast milk shortage prompts urgent donor appeal in SA

The South African (SA) Breastmilk Reserve has issued an urgent appeal for breast milk donations as supplies at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital in Kimberley and Dr Harry Surtie Hospital in Upington, in the country’s Northern Cape province, come under increasing pressure.